Take this expert advice when shopping for anti-aging creams, serums and other products to keep your face looking young with the power of antioxidants and other natural ingredients.

About Natural Anti-Aging Creams

About Natural Anti-Aging Creams

Most natural beauty lovers know that they can't have (and don't want!) the same face they had at 20 when they are 45. That would be creepy, for one thing, and would also erase years of experience, smiles, and maybe even enjoying the sunny outdoors for a little longer than one is ‘supposed' to. However, no matter how comfortable one is with some aging, most of us want to look as good as possible (and OK, yes, maybe a little younger) even as we age gracefully. Without going nuts on a million products or spending a million bucks on Botox, there are a host of great natural substances and combos that can help you look your best, and maybe even set the clock back a few birthdays.

“Some of the antioxidants like green tea and reservatol are helpful, and they are sometimes found in combination with helpful Vitamin E and maybe Vitamin C as well, says New York City-based holistic dermatologist Dr. Alan Dattner, who advocates a natural approach that includes looking at overall health (getting enough sleep, eating healthfully, and exercising) as well as natural topical solutions to achieving great skin.

If you are already using an anti-aging regimen, it may contain some nasty surprises; often anti-aging products can contain some of the more suspect ingredients that may have negative health consequences over time. Check yours at the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database. If the specific product isn't listed, type in the ingredients – if they are given by the manufacturer (unfortunately, often all ingredients are not listed).

What to look for:

Antioxidants, like green tea, pomegranate, and resveratol (from the skin of red grapes)

SibuBeauty Repair and Protect Cream

SibuBeauty Repair and Protect Cream

SibuBeauty Repair and Protect Cream is a good bet for those with rosacea and eczema symptoms, who are often shy to try products on their already-sensitive skin. Containing sea buckthorn seed oil (a great facial treatment for a number of skin conditions in it’s own right, and a good line-reducer) it’s totally non-greasy, goes on in a flash and smells lightly of oranges. $13 at amazon.com or $20 at sibubeauty.com. Also available at Whole Foods, GNC and other retailers.